Results tagged “trails” from Alabama's Front Porches: A Blog About Alabama's Black Belt
Ardie Olson of Cumming, Ga., shot the Coosa River rapids
south of Jordan Dam Tuesday evening, bringing him about
halfway through his quest to be the first paddler to go the
length of the Alabama Scenic River Trail. (read the full article on www.al.com)
The Scenic River Trail passes through much of the 11 county region in Alabama highlighted in Alabama's Front Porches website. Day trips, historic destinations, semi-supported group paddles, overnight trips and extended paddling adventures are to be found along the Coosa and Alabama Rivers and through the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. For those inclined to meet a personal challenge, try the entire length or significant portions. There's no better way to get so close to nature and no better state for nature's awesome beauty.
Alabama's great new river trail is the longest water trail in any single state of the country, beginning at the Georgia state line and winding its way across nine beautiful lakes, with scenery ranging from magnificent wildlife preserves and steep stone cliffs to the tranquil beauty of the secluded creeks of the Delta region--the second largest delta in the US. The Trail follows seven rivers and two creeks through a wide variety of types of paddling and scenery. After passing through the Delta, the route follows the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, ending at historic Ft. Morgan. Learn more about the Alabama Scenic River Trail.
The Scenic River Trail passes through much of the 11 county region in Alabama highlighted in Alabama's Front Porches website. Day trips, historic destinations, semi-supported group paddles, overnight trips and extended paddling adventures are to be found along the Coosa and Alabama Rivers and through the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. For those inclined to meet a personal challenge, try the entire length or significant portions. There's no better way to get so close to nature and no better state for nature's awesome beauty.
Alabama's great new river trail is the longest water trail in any single state of the country, beginning at the Georgia state line and winding its way across nine beautiful lakes, with scenery ranging from magnificent wildlife preserves and steep stone cliffs to the tranquil beauty of the secluded creeks of the Delta region--the second largest delta in the US. The Trail follows seven rivers and two creeks through a wide variety of types of paddling and scenery. After passing through the Delta, the route follows the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, ending at historic Ft. Morgan. Learn more about the Alabama Scenic River Trail.
There will be a flat water scenic river paddle in Monroe County on the Alabama River from Haines Island (Davis Ferry) to Isaacs Creek Campground at Claiborne. This paddle will be led by Don Self, a knowledgeable naturalist and birdwatcher who has studied William Bartram’s travels through the area. He is a retired geologist who lives near Gallion. He will be assisted by Randy Nalley a forester for Weyerhaeuser.
This Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) Paddle is sponsored by the Board of the ASRT, ALA-TOM R C&D, Southwest Alabama Tourism, Monroe County Heritage Museum, and the Army Corp of Engineers. The purpose of the paddle is to get people interested in exploring the Selma-Gainestown portion of the ASRT. The cost of the paddle is $55 which includes: a tour guide, a portable breakfast and lunch on Saturday, Oct 4, a dinner and entertainment that night at the Isaacs Creek campground, a breakfast on Sunday, October 5 as well as an old fashioned Sunday Dinner to end the activities. It also includes transportation for paddlers back to Haines Island to get their vehicles to return to Isaac Creek to pick up their canoes as well as admission to the Alabama River Museum.
The paddlers must provide their own canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket, tent and sleeping bag. They must reserve and pay for camping. They will be required to transport their own canoes from Isaac Creek Campground on Sunday. The paddlers will be transported to their vehicles at Haines Island, the starting point of the paddle.
The schedule of events will be:
October 4:
October 5:
This Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) Paddle is sponsored by the Board of the ASRT, ALA-TOM R C&D, Southwest Alabama Tourism, Monroe County Heritage Museum, and the Army Corp of Engineers. The purpose of the paddle is to get people interested in exploring the Selma-Gainestown portion of the ASRT. The cost of the paddle is $55 which includes: a tour guide, a portable breakfast and lunch on Saturday, Oct 4, a dinner and entertainment that night at the Isaacs Creek campground, a breakfast on Sunday, October 5 as well as an old fashioned Sunday Dinner to end the activities. It also includes transportation for paddlers back to Haines Island to get their vehicles to return to Isaac Creek to pick up their canoes as well as admission to the Alabama River Museum.
The paddlers must provide their own canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket, tent and sleeping bag. They must reserve and pay for camping. They will be required to transport their own canoes from Isaac Creek Campground on Sunday. The paddlers will be transported to their vehicles at Haines Island, the starting point of the paddle.
The schedule of events will be:
October 4:
7:00 AM - Haines Island (Monroe County side of the Alabama River), bird watching for interested paddlers
8:00 AM - We will Leave Haines Island for daylong paddle to end at Isaacs Creek Campground (Monroe
County). There will be side trips to view wildlife, plant life, and geology.
4:00 PM - (approximate) land at Isaacs Creek Campground.
6:00 PM - Barbeque and entertainment. Any paddlers wanting to bring musical instruments can have themtransported by the Trip Coordinator from Haines Island to Isaacs Creek Campground.
October 5:
8:00 AM - Breakfast at Isaacs Creek
8:30 AM - Side Trip paddle of the area
10:00 AM- Tour of the Alabama River Museum at Claiborne
11:30 AM - Sunday Dinner at Isaacs Creek
12:30 PM - Depart for Haines Island to retrieve vehicles
